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How far is Mexicali from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 2151 miles / 3461 kilometers / 1869 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Mexicali (MXL) is 2558 miles / 4117 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 7 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Mexicali International Airport

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2151
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3461
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1869
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Mexicali

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Mexicali. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2150.852 miles
  • 3461.462 kilometers
  • 1869.040 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2146.383 miles
  • 3454.268 kilometers
  • 1865.156 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. to Mexicali?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Mexicali International Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Mexicali generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 517 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Mexicali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination Mexicali International Airport
City: Mexicali
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MXL
ICAO Code: MMML
Coordinates: 32°37′50″N, 115°14′31″W